2013 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 Dakar Special Edition

We previously showcased the 2013 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman, which has a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine generating 215 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque. They're by no means shabby numbers, but we're not sure they're good enough to enable flight, like this new commercial seems to...

Like Natalie Portman and Diane Kruger, Nicole Richie worked black-and-white to her advantage, when she attended the 2013 Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscars party, hosted on Sunday night in West Hollywood.
The starlet and designer took the plunge in a Roberto Cavalli gown.
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Driving a John Cooper Works MINI Cooper, Chicherit looks to become the first person to land an unassisted backflip in a car. Using just his skill, a tuned MINI and a custom ramp, Chicherit undertakes the seemingly impossible. Check out the video above and stay tuned for more.

Other sees the crossover vehicle as an alternative to the more familiar MINI John Cooper Works and FIAT 500 Abarth. Given just how popular the car is in Europe however, Nissan decided to update the design for the 2014 model year. Introduced during this year's Geneva Motor Show, the 2014...

We took an initial look at the MINI John Cooper Works hatchback here, ahead of its debut in January at NAIAS in Detroit, and now the vehicle gets a starring role in a new promotional video from the British automaker. Described as the most powerful production MINI ever made, the MINI John...

John Cooper Works versions will feature updated headlights and a new grille pattern (just like their regular counterparts). You'll also find new light alloy wheels to reduce weight. There's some color tweaks to the interior, as well as a new infotainment system.
There are some updates under...

, foglamps, sun protection glazing, air conditioning, and DSC with special GP mode, according to the press release. The body is painted in the "Thunder Grey metallic" color, with John Cooper Works insignia appearing on the lower air intake and the tailgate.
In the wake of the Paris Motor...

0-litre, 4-cylinder engine and TwinPower Turbo, the 2015 MINI John Cooper Works is capable of generating 10% more output than its predecessor, to a tune of 231 horsepower. Coupled with the optional 6-speed Steptronic sports transmission, the tiny car that could is capable of 0 to 62 mph in...

Though it will drive like go cart, the MINI John Cooper Works Coupé Endurance will have the same HANS safety harness found on Formula One. Plus, the DSC dynamic control system, a Race ABS, along with a pneumatic jack for quick tire change. Watch for this 250-horsepower pocket rocket on the...